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EY12 SXZ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,521 mi
Last recorded160,521 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 SXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 160,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 156,386 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 151,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Sep 2022 146,544 miles

Nearside Rear Lower additional stop lamp not working .

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 146,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower additional stop lamp not working .

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 142,919 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 141,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 141,549 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively worn on inner edge, several cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Close to inner side wall ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 140,205 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

wipers split both

Fail 21 Sep 2019 140,196 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

wipers split both

Pass 25 Jul 2018 137,167 miles

front strut top mounts noisey

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 Jul 2018 137,164 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front strut top mounts noisey

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Jul 2017 135,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 127,418 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 97,784 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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EY12 SXZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,326 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY12 SXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EY12 SXZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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